# CamScanner vs Mobile Scanner App

CamScanner and Mobile Scanner App both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Mobile Scanner App's written reviews are positive against 60% of CamScanner's. CamScanner's advantage is ratings volume (2M vs 58K) and chart position (#12 vs #91). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CamScanner sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Mobile Scanner App sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for CamScanner against 4.8 for Mobile Scanner App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CamScanner has 2M ratings behind it against 58K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of CamScanner's written reviews are positive against 80% of Mobile Scanner App's.

CamScanner ships an update weekly, Mobile Scanner App fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CamScanner | Mobile Scanner App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camscanner-pdf-scanner-app/id388627783/reviews)** | [4.8 (58K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-scanner-app-scan-pdf/id1461747901/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2M** | 58K |
| Positive reviews | 59.9% of reviews | **80.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | #91 |
| Size | 381 MB | 218 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [INTSIG Information Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/344077850) | [Glority Global Group Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499301607) |

## What reviewers say

### CamScanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camscanner-pdf-scanner-app/id388627783)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Grossing · Productivity, #31 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Transform your mobile device into a powerful scanner. Instantly digitize documents, receipts, and notes into various formats like PDF, JPG, Word, and TXT. Enhance scans with editing tools, extract text with OCR, and share your files securely.

**Highlights:** Mobile document scanning, OCR text recognition, PDF and JPG conversion, Multi-page document creation, Cloud storage integration, E-signature support, Password protection for files

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Account | $4.99 | per month |
| CamScanner Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Account(1 Month) | $9.99 | per month |
| CamScanner Premium(1 week) | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| CamScanner Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| CamScanner Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Account (1 year) | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Account(1 year) | $59.99 | per year |
| CamScanner Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| One-page Fax | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient scanning and document management
- 📁 Convenient cloud storage and backup
- 🔍 Powerful OCR and document enhancement features
- 🔧 Customizable scanning and editing options
- 🏫 Useful for school and work applications

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security
- 🤖 Inconsistent OCR and text recognition accuracy
- 💰 Aggressive upselling and subscription model
- 🔌 App crashes and performance issues
- 📤 Difficulties with sharing and exporting files

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during scanning and editing
- Syncing and backup issues causing data loss
- Compatibility problems with newer devices
- Unexpected charges and subscription renewals
- Unreliable performance and frequent updates

**Requested features**

- Improved OCR and text recognition accuracy
- More flexible export and sharing options
- Customizable storage and backup settings
- Enhanced security and privacy controls
- Streamlined subscription and pricing model


### Mobile Scanner App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-scanner-app-scan-pdf/id1461747901)

**Currently charting:** #91 Top Grossing · Productivity, #179 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Transform your device into a powerful scanner. Capture documents, receipts, and photos, convert them to high-quality PDFs or JPEGs, and extract text with OCR. Organize, edit, and securely share your files.

**Highlights:** Scan documents, receipts, photos, and books, Convert to PDF, Word, or JPEG, OCR for text extraction and editing, Automatic border detection and cropping, Batch scanning, Cloud storage integration, Password protection for documents

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scanner Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Scanner Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Scanner Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Scanner Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Scanner Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| MobileScanner Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Scanner Premium Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient and efficient
- 📤 Seamless document sharing
- 🔍 Accurate scanning and image quality
- 🗂️ Helpful file organization and management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Concerns about subscription model and cancellation process
- 💰 Perceived high subscription cost
- 🐛 Occasional technical issues and bugs
- 🔍 Limited customization and editing options

**Reported bugs**

- Trouble with file transfer and email integration
- Inconsistent performance and unexpected crashes
- Issues with subscription management and cancellation

**Requested features**

- Improved integration with cloud storage and productivity apps
- More flexible subscription options or one-time purchase
- Enhanced OCR capabilities and text editing features
- Expanded support for larger document sizes and multi-page scanning


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CamScanner free?

CamScanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mobile Scanner App free?

Mobile Scanner App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CamScanner or Mobile Scanner App?

CamScanner is rated higher. CamScanner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2M ratings, while Mobile Scanner App averages 4.8 from 58K ratings.

### Do CamScanner or Mobile Scanner App have ads?

Both CamScanner and Mobile Scanner App show ads.

### Which is updated more often, CamScanner or Mobile Scanner App?

CamScanner ships an update weekly, and Mobile Scanner App fortnightly. Most recently, CamScanner was updated on November 12, 2026 and Mobile Scanner App on November 12, 2026.

### Which is more popular, CamScanner or Mobile Scanner App?

CamScanner currently peaks at #12 in the App Store charts, and Mobile Scanner App at #91. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*